Odd Job Man Hambleton Moss Side Lancashire

Odd Job Man Hambleton Moss Side Lancashire: For a lot of homeowners there are certain to be occasions when there are odd jobs that need working on around the house in Hambleton Moss Side, which are beyond the capabilities of your typical DIYer. Even for those of you who have the capability to tackle the work yourself, perhaps you do not have the time to spare, you might not have the inclination or you may not have the necessary equipment and tools to carry out the task. This is where getting a local Hambleton Moss Side odd job man will be essential in order to get the job done quickly and correctly. While there will probably be a number of Hambleton Moss Side odd job men/women out there, you will need to hire an individual that you can rely on to do a decent job and who you can employ again for other assignments in the future.

You may be astonished at the range of different projects your local Hambleton Moss Side odd job man can tackle. It will not be just the obvious odd jobs such as tidying the garden, assembling flat packed furniture or putting up shelves, he/she might also be perfectly able to tackle much more demanding tasks such as putting together some garden decking, upgrading your kitchen units or building cupboards under the staircase. It goes without saying, this will depend on the skills of the odd job man/woman you have picked out, therefore make sure that you match your odd job man with the particular task that you need carrying out. And always keep in mind that as soon as you've found the perfect odd job man in Hambleton Moss Side, you will probably be calling him in for more jobs at some point in the future.

1. Establish exactly what the project entails. Making a full list of your jobs, should be your first priority. Remember that the smaller jobs like assembling flat pack furniture, putting up shelves, repairing a fence or hanging pictures, are the ideal tasks for an odd job man. If you are in any doubt, for instance when you have electrical work, plumbing or gas fitting, hire the services of a skilled Hambleton Moss Side tradesman.

2. Look around. Speak to a minimum of three Hambleton Moss Side odd job men and where possible check any online reviews that are available. Find out their areas of expertise and how long they have been working in the Hambleton Moss Side area. Ask for and study references that they have obtained from previous customers. Verify that he/she has the confidence, experience and skills to complete the task effectively.

3. Check out images of jobs completed. Everyone takes photos of their work these days, ask to see a portfolio. Looking at some images of their work should give you a good idea of the quality of their work, after all a picture is worth a thousand words. Check out their website or Facebook page for photos and comments from customers.

4. Beware the con-man. Do not even consider hiring anyone who knocks on your front door uninvited. Any odd job man asking for payment upfront should also be avoided. Sometimes a dependable odd job man will ask for some cash to cover materials, but nobody will expect the full amount until the project is completed.

5. Have everything put down in writing. Get itemized costs, a payment schedule and full details of the project in a written agreement and insist that he/she signs it. Make sure you establish the exact times for the project to be started and finished. Everything discussed between you and your odd job man should be put into writing.

6. Get the work guaranteed. Asking for a one year guarantee for the work is not unreasonable. You might be more inclined to employ an odd job man/woman who is prepared to give a written guarantee for their work.

7. Inspect everything. Do a thorough inspection of the work before paying. Make sure everything has been completed for the agreed price and that you are happy with the quality of the work. You can be sure that every odd job man will be aiming to please you with their work, and will gladly go through everything with you to make certain you are happy with it.